can i just use 2 1/2 in hose (like a shop vac uses) safely?
27864
I use the 2.5in hose. It produces OK results. But the suck power is not as strong as my shop vac. It is better to have the 4 inch hose to run the distance and then reduced to 2.5in at the saw or the planer.
27865
You can, but you'll need a reducer from 4" to the 2 1/2". It won't reduce your cfm's.
27866
I use the 4" hose for my table saw and use a 2 1/2" reducer & hose for planer, router table, miter saw, etc.. Works great.
27867
I have a 4" hose attached to the dust collector and a 2 1/2 " shop vac hose attached to that. It works great.
671427
My shop vac is a Channel Lock 4 HP with a hose connection of 1.625 inch diameter. Works perfect without tape.
1364447
I used it for drain hose for a pump but it looks like it might work with a shop vac. It is not as heavy as my shop vac hose.
1499220
Yes. :)It comes with a 1 1/4" adapter which can be removed for use with a 1 1/2" hose.
1275677
The 1/2 inch is referring the the drive that the socket attaches to. As for the hose skip the 1/4 hose and fittings and use 3/8 filing and 1/2 hose. There is much more airflow and power to be had when using them.
719803
You should be ok. I added some hose that was was not Shop-Vac and had no problems. Attachments from older household vacuums don't always fit though.
1885757
Hose must be the size of the dust port. A reducer or expander could be coupled to the hose of the vac to make a good fit.
1778587
You'll need a 1/4" coupler to connect to 1/4" hose and accessories. Hoses come in several lengths and qualities depending on the type of job you're using this for. I use my compressor for blowing out dust from electronic equipment, airing up tires and other very minor jobs and an inexpensive plastic coil hose has worked fine. I also purchased a lower end 1/4" accessory kit, which came with the coupler for the same reasons.
1499221
Yes. :) It comes with a 1 1/4" adapter which can be removed for use with a 1 1/2" hose.
1561686
I use it with my small shop vac I do believe it will fit your hose but can't say for certain
734585
I use a 1/4 inch hose with no issues. I have only used it for small projects but recovery is very fast so I would predict no issues with either.
1863042
It is designed for the smaller diameter hoses not the 2 1/4. With an adapter it might work - not sure. By far the best vac I've come to own - works great !!!
834728
Sure, just hook a regular hose between it at the faucet. That is how I use it.
650235
I am not familiar with your vac. If it is a standard "shop" canister style vacuum, it probably has a standard 2.5 inch hose. You can measure this. If it is a 2.5 inch hose, you can buy a conversion adapter that attaches to the 2.5 inch hose and then steps down to a 1.25 inch connection for these micro tools. The conversion unit I bough for this purpose is this one: "Shop-vac 906-85 2-1/2" to 1-1/4" Conversion Unit" (linked here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00004RHKZ/ref=cm_cr_ryp_prd_ttl_hst_8).
905470
The Vacmaster Wet/Dry vacuum uses a standard 2.5 inch hose. Search on Amazon for "2.5 inch Flexible Hose". You can also go on the Vacmaster website and check for accessories.
1355564
we use a shopvac with the hose on the side that blows out. we have attachments that fit from a small bower.
2067507
Yes, the end fits nicely in the 2-1/2" Shop Vac connection. The included coupling allows connecting the smaller hoses as well (or another large hose).